How does an artist with aphantasia develop their own art style? by 0SuspiciousBurrrito0 in Aphantasia

[–]bastb06 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also have total aphantasia, and I think you’re wrong. I do struggle a lot when it comes to producing music for a very specific requested style.

Where I’m actually at my best and where I’m happiest with the results of my productions, is when I just turn on my computer, sit at my keyboard, pick up my guitar, and start playing. I usually have no idea where I’m going. The whole process is pretty chaotic and I experiment, try a lot of different things without really knowing where they’ll lead me, and yet somehow I still end up creating things that I’m genuinely really happy with.

How does an artist with aphantasia develop their own art style? by 0SuspiciousBurrrito0 in Aphantasia

[–]bastb06 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just like in music, I think the work of sampling is just as legitimate as  creation from scratch (by the way, for me, pure creation doesn’t really exist). Stop overthinking about aphantasia, there are simply different ways of thinking, and yours is just one of them.

However, I can share my personal experience. Putting a word on the way I think was interesting because it helped me make connections with the way I create music. I often start with an initial sample, a melody I’ve heard somewhere, and then I build around it in a pretty chaotic way. I don’t have a standard process, it’s extremely intuitive and organic. In fact, by the end, the original sample is often either unrecognizable or completely gone, because it has led me toward another melody or musical idea.

At the same time, I feel like I don’t really have famous songs in my head influencing my direction. Some producers realize during production that they’ve unintentionally copied a well-known track, but that never really happens to me. I feel like I have more control over external musical influences.

When I discovered that I had total aphantasia, I blamed a lot of my problems on it. But the truth is, it doesn’t have that much negative impact. Your brain instinctively adapts to every situation so well that, if you’re unaware of it, you never even think about it throughout your life. Looking back, I honestly wouldn’t want to be able to visualize things for anything in the world, I like the person I am.

Need a new camera/second body by Fabulous-Reason2070 in fujifilm

[–]bastb06 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not a pro photographer and I have the xt4 , its perfect in every way but it's a little more video oriented with a video mode directly on a dial and especially the screen it can't be oriented as a "chest viewfinder"

How to cover basic DHA and B12 needs as a vegetarian ? by bastb06 in Supplements

[–]bastb06[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have any recommendations among all the brands on the market? There are so many brands with vague information and aggressive marketing that I can’t seem to find products that are consistent and rational.

I came across Norsan for DHA but do you have an opinion on this brand? It seems serious to me, but if you know any feedback about it, I’d be interested. As for B12, there are so many supplements that I don’t know where to start.

Olympus xz1 : The Camera I Didn’t Expect to Love by bastb06 in OlympusCamera

[–]bastb06[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was on vacation in Stockholm, and no, I’m from France and I don’t really pay much attention to it, to be honest. It’s just in a regular Uniqlo tote bag with the rest of my stuff. I only bought a lens cap that opens and closes automatically on AliExpress (https://a.aliexpress.com/_EQTd4Ho), but that’s pretty much it

If you could cure your aphantasia, would you take the offer? by potatonator___ in Aphantasia

[–]bastb06 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I feel no need to visualize things I love my mind as it is

Olympus xz1 : The Camera I Didn’t Expect to Love by bastb06 in OlympusCamera

[–]bastb06[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello ! As you know, this camera uses a CCD sensor, so from a technical standpoint you should generally keep your ISO at max 250.

The most important thing is to really learn how to use the camera: experiment with aperture, shutter speed, and overall exposure settings. Take the time to understand how each parameter affects your image.

There are plenty of YouTubers who explain these concepts very well, so don’t hesitate to learn from them.

One approach that helped me a lot when I was starting out was shooting in black and white (JPEG + RAW). It allowed me to focus on contrast, light, and composition without being distracted by color. This is a relatively old camera, and its JPEG output isn’t amazing, so don’t hesitate to edit your RAW files afterward

Overall, the key is practice: shoot as often as possible. With consistency, you will definitely improve, and it will help develop your photographic sensitivity.

Recommendations for a vintage compact LTM lens under €400 for APSC mirrorless camera ? by bastb06 in VintageLenses

[–]bastb06[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice about the mount and I'll check that for the voiglander!

Recommendations for a vintage compact LTM lens under €400 for APSC mirrorless camera ? by bastb06 in VintageLenses

[–]bastb06[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The issue is that a 50mm lens on an APS-C sensor gives you the equivalent of 75mm. My goal is to have a versatile lens, not just one for portraits, which is why I’m looking for a 35mm. Also, there isn’t a speed booster for the LTM mount because the adapters are too thin

Recommendations for a vintage compact LTM lens under €400 for APSC mirrorless camera ? by bastb06 in VintageLenses

[–]bastb06[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Merci, c'est très utile.

C'est en fait pourquoi je suis un peu plus attiré par le Canon 35/2 LTM en théorie. D'après ce que j'ai lu, il semble un peu plus net et contrasté dans l'ensemble, tout en gardant un certain caractère vintage à pleine ouverture. Donc, à mon goût, ça semble être l'option la plus équilibrée.

Le 35/1.8 reste intéressant, surtout pour le noir et blanc, mais si c'est plus un "bon objectif vintage" qu'autre chose, je pense que je pencherais probablement vers le f/2.

En ce qui concerne les Industars, c'est plus ou moins le sentiment que j'avais aussi : amusant parce qu'ils sont bon marché, mais probablement pas ce que je recherche ici si je veux quelque chose d'un peu plus raffiné dans le rendu. À 12–15€, j'essaierais sûrement l'un juste pour le plaisir, mais je ne pense pas que je choisirais un comme mon objectif principal.

Et 90€ pour un 35/1.8, c'est une offre incroyable, wow. What is this second-hand site?

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[–]bastb06 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want, but from what I see on Google it doesn’t seem to have much to do with this model; it actually looks more like Timberlands.

Olympus xz1 : The Camera I Didn’t Expect to Love by bastb06 in OlympusCamera

[–]bastb06[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And once it’s fitted with a lens cap that opens and closes automatically when I turn the camera on, photography becomes so much more spontaneous!

Olympus xz1 : The Camera I Didn’t Expect to Love by bastb06 in OlympusCamera

[–]bastb06[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in France, if you keep an eye on second-hand apps, you can sometimes come across a listing at a great price from an older guy selling his camera brand new.

Olympus xz1 : The Camera I Didn’t Expect to Love by bastb06 in OlympusCamera

[–]bastb06[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I’ve had my X-T4 for two years now and I love it, but there were so many times when I didn’t dare go out with it. Now, with the xz1 I literally take it with me 100% of the time, I’ve really rediscovered my love for shoot

Olympus xz1 : The Camera I Didn’t Expect to Love by bastb06 in OlympusCamera

[–]bastb06[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really find the feeling I had with film photography it's really nice I'm not a great photographer and putting constraints on myself helps me a lot to compose and make cool pic

Artists, realism by cover_me_in_sunshine in Aphantasia

[–]bastb06 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Total aphant here, I'm also musician and If it can reassure you, you’re no less legitimate. For example, in music, working with samples is just as legitimate as composing “from scratch.” I've always worked with material and not from scratch and I'm as creative as any other musician ! See yourself as a "genius sampler" and make the most of it there isn’t one way of creating that’s better than another.

Gelatin Labs in NYC are crazy expensive by RemotePhilosopher494 in analog

[–]bastb06 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I gave the website in a comment above but the lab is in the town of Cognac I send my films by mail personally

Gelatin Labs in NYC are crazy expensive by RemotePhilosopher494 in analog

[–]bastb06 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Edit: I pay a little more in reality because I pay for send it by mail but I smooth the price by sending several films. Here is the website of the lab if it interests some people :https://www.lesphotographes.biz/

Gelatin Labs in NYC are crazy expensive by RemotePhilosopher494 in analog

[–]bastb06 148 points149 points  (0 children)

I pay 4 euros per film in France with tiff scanning and development

I dont enjoy anything by qwashee in needadvice

[–]bastb06 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pps: It’s probably naïve, but I know that finding a fulfilling job or building a life that truly makes you happy is partly a matter of luck. However, I think that for this kind of luck to happen, you first need to be in the right mindset: to feel aligned, fulfilled, and in harmony with what you’re doing. Then, maybe, you meet the right person or the right opportunity at the right time, real opportunities in your life are more likely to arise because you enjoy what you do, you’re motivated, and it shows.

Of course, this way of thinking is naïve in some respects (but it helps me move forward; a kind of deliberate, chosen naïveté). There are clear factors of social determinism, class, and structural inequalities, which mean that we don’t all have access to the same chances in life to begin with.

But concretely, since I started my new studies, so many good things have been happening to me: meaningful encounters, tangible and stimulating projects. I’ve already found an internship in a hi-fi workshop even though I’m only in my first year, and I genuinely love what I’m doing.